Hey all,
It’s my first time on any forum and I guess I could use some advice.
My girlfriend for over a year and friend for 4 years was diagnosed with PTSD from childhood trauma back in the spring. Since then I have been her supporter through the entire healing process so far. Due to the pandemic we have been basically in a long distance relationship this whole time. I.e meet ups when we can but they often are interrupted due to covid restrictions or university guidelines. This unpredictability lately can be triggering for her. She struggles with loneliness and the drop or reschedule of a plan is a lot for her.
We’ve made this work through FaceTime every night. Due to work and school we normally FaceTime in the late afternoon or nighttime when we are free. However, recently her symptoms have increased at night and the calls become longer and harder as she doesn’t want to be alone.
It’s so hard to watch the person you love struggle through a phone and not even able to give them a hug or hold their hand. I just get so tired, discouraged, sad, stressed, etc sometimes.
Any advice for how to continue support but not drain my energy and emotions? Any advice for easing the unpredictability of the times we are living in for her?
This girl means the world to me and I want to make sure I can continue to be there for her in the best way I can (and keep myself healthy as well).
It’s my first time on any forum and I guess I could use some advice.
My girlfriend for over a year and friend for 4 years was diagnosed with PTSD from childhood trauma back in the spring. Since then I have been her supporter through the entire healing process so far. Due to the pandemic we have been basically in a long distance relationship this whole time. I.e meet ups when we can but they often are interrupted due to covid restrictions or university guidelines. This unpredictability lately can be triggering for her. She struggles with loneliness and the drop or reschedule of a plan is a lot for her.
We’ve made this work through FaceTime every night. Due to work and school we normally FaceTime in the late afternoon or nighttime when we are free. However, recently her symptoms have increased at night and the calls become longer and harder as she doesn’t want to be alone.
It’s so hard to watch the person you love struggle through a phone and not even able to give them a hug or hold their hand. I just get so tired, discouraged, sad, stressed, etc sometimes.
Any advice for how to continue support but not drain my energy and emotions? Any advice for easing the unpredictability of the times we are living in for her?
This girl means the world to me and I want to make sure I can continue to be there for her in the best way I can (and keep myself healthy as well).